Ailsa vs Nann

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ailsa

Girl #68,514 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)"

Origin: Old Norse via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Norse English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,514
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ails

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Nann

Girl #68,594 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor (from Hannah via Anne)"

Origin: Hebrew via Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,594
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ailsa Rank #68,514
Nann Rank #68,594

Ailsa is more popular, ranked #68514 vs #68594 for Nann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ailsa ___

  • Ailsa Rose
  • Ailsa Jean
  • Ailsa Fern
  • Ailsa Brae
  • Ailsa Kate

Nann ___

  • Nann Elizabeth
  • Nann Marie
  • Nann Louise
  • Nann Rose
  • Nann Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ailsa

Isla Fiona Catriona Hamish Ewan

If you choose Nann

Bess Nell Maud Hattie Jem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ailsa or Nann more popular?

Ailsa is more popular, ranked #68514 compared to Nann at #68594 in the United States.

What do Ailsa and Nann mean?

Ailsa means "island of Alfsigr (Norse personal name)" (Old Norse via Scottish Gaelic origin). Nann means "grace, favor (from Hannah via Anne)" (Hebrew via Old English origin).

Are Ailsa and Nann boy or girl names?

Ailsa is primarily a girl name. Nann is primarily a girl name.

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